REFURBISHMENT OF A BUILDING– FIRST PHASE AT PORTOVIEJO, MANABI- ECUADOR
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador, through its International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Office, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the Refurbishment of a Building – First Phase in Portoviejo, Manabi, Ecuador. This opportunity seeks a contractor to provide refurbishment services for dormitories and office spaces to enhance operational capacity. The Embassy intends to issue a Firm Fixed-Price Construction Type Contract in the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. Expressions of interest are due by February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The successful offeror will be responsible for the management and construction services necessary for the refurbishment of a building in Portoviejo. This includes furnishing all labor, material, equipment, and services required to complete the renovation of dormitories and office spaces.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Construction Type Contract
- Estimated Magnitude: To be determined in the solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified (subject to full and open competition)
- Expression of Interest Due: February 13, 2026
- Published: February 6, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: Second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026
Eligibility & Submission
- Interested companies must express interest in writing to Ms. Valeria Rueda at ruedavj@state.gov by the deadline, using the subject line "RSVP PR15515497 Refurbishment Portoviejo – 1st Phase."
- Requests for the solicitation package must include: Firm Name, Complete Physical and Mailing Address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Point of Contact Name, Telephone, and Email Address.
- Firms must be knowledgeable in written and spoken English and possess all appropriate permits and licenses for construction work in Ecuador.
- Companies must provide a detailed plan for obtaining necessary licenses and addressing visa issues to operate in Ecuador.
- A Unique Entity Identifier and SAM registration are mandatory before contract award.
- An Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ILOC) totaling 40% of the contract value will be required.
Additional Notes
Solicitation documents contain Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information and will not be posted on SAM.gov. Only companies submitting a complete letter of interest and the required "Application for Solicitation Document" checklist will receive the solicitation package. The solicitation will be in English, and translation costs are the contractor's responsibility. A pre-proposal conference and site visit are planned, with dates to be provided with the solicitation package.